Brunch and Beyond: Why Wolf Peach Public House is a Must-Try

June 6, 2025

The weather is warming up just in time for a jam-packed weekend across DougCo. In this issue, we highlight a popular local favorite—Wolf Peach Public House. Think Highlands Ranch has no history? Think again! We’re sharing some beautiful summertime views of Chatfield along with great event picks from around the county.

Our newsletter community has quickly grown to thousands of readers—welcome to all the new members! We’re blown away by the positive feedback and the amazing interactions so far. We live in Highlands Ranch with a couple of little kids and wanted to explore this incredible area more deeply. It’s been a blast so far! Thanks for all the support, and please keep reaching out with anything you’d like to see covered.

In today’s DougCo Download:

• Discover Wolf Peach Public House — Parker’s Brunch and Dinner Favorite

• History in Highlands Ranch: The Underwood-Grigs Pine Tree Ranch Story

• Gift Card Giveaway ends Sunday!

• Music, Markets, and more this weekend!

Let’s get into it.

Foodie Friday

Local Flavor: Wolf Peach Public House in Parker

This restaurant has been recommended to us constantly, especially for a Sunday Brunch. Since opening in late 2023, Wolf Peach Public House has carved out a reputation as one of Parker’s top dining destinations. Named after the old European term for the tomato—once believed to be poisonous—Wolf Peach blends culinary history with bold, modern flavors.

At the helm is Executive Chef Jason Okurowski, crafting a seasonal menu of refined American dishes. Highlights include ricotta gnocchi, braised short ribs, and creamy burrata, with a popular weekend brunch that features crowd-pleasers like the Parker omelette and mimosas.

The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between upscale and comfortable, with a sleek interior and inviting patio. Thoughtful service and attention to detail round out a memorable dining experience that’s earned high praise from locals and a 4.6-star OpenTable rating.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a standout meal, Wolf Peach is worth a visit.

📍 19539 Hess Road, Parker, CO | thewolfpeach.com
Monday-Thursday: Dinner 5pm-9pm
Friday & Saturday: Dinner 4pm-10pm
Sunday Brunch 9:30am-2:30pm
Sunday Dinner: 4pm-9pm

DougCo Through the Years

Pine Tree Ranch: The Legacy of the Underwood-Grigs Homestead

Located in the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness, Pine Tree Ranch spans 480 acres of historic Douglas County land. Originally settled in 1871 by William Underwood and his wife Lorinda Palmer Underwood, the ranch has deep roots in the region’s pioneer days.

After their divorce, Lorinda married Lafayette “Lafe” Grigs, who expanded the property and established the thriving Pine Tree Ranch. Together, they ran a successful cattle and dairy operation, raising their children Lillie and Edgar on the ranch. Edgar later became a respected educator after serving in World War I.

The ranch featured a five-room home, dairy barn, silo, and corrals. Today, remnants of the property remain, including the silo foundation, but the land is not open to the public. After nearly five decades, the family sold the ranch in 1924, closing a significant chapter in Douglas County’s agricultural history. Visit Highlands Ranch Historical Society for a ton of cool stories like this!

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Local Events This Weekend

This section includes only the major events happening soon. We will feature the events for next week in the Monday Issue. But first, let’s do the weekend right.

Family Fun

Free Fitness Friday: Zumba with Christina
📅 Fri, June 6 | 🕗 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park

Join this all-levels Zumba class—fun for the whole family! No registration needed but recommended for weather updates. Free and open to everyone!

Rock the Mountain at the Outlets at Castle Rock
📅 Fri, June 6 | 🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Family Fun Fridays)
📍 Outlets at Castle Rock – East 4th Street Courtyard (next to H&M)

Enjoy free kid-friendly activities from 12–2 PM. Fun for all ages!

Family Book & Activity Club
📅 Fri, June 6 | 🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Parker, Kids Corner

A family-friendly book club featuring children’s literature, plus play, art, and exploration activities. Register here.

View Reading List. Questions? Call 303-791-7323.

🎶 First Fridays Festival Park: Those Crazy Nights - Journey Reimagined
📅 Fri, June 6, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM — 5K Walk/Run Start
🕕 6:00 PM — Live Music Begins
📍 Festival Park, 300 Second St., Castle Rock, CO

Enjoy a free family 5K followed by live music, food trucks, cocktails, and kids’ activities every first Friday, June through August.

Free admission; 5K requires a waiver.

Upcoming Lineup:

• June 6: Those Crazy Nights: Journey Reimagined

• July 4: Ryan Chris and the Rough Cuts

• Aug 1: Disco Revue

Littleton Youth Ballet Presents: Alice in Wonderland
📅 Fri, June 6 I 🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Arts Center

Follow Alice down the Rabbit Hole in this family-friendly ballet featuring beautiful sets, costumes, and beloved characters like the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, and Queen of Hearts. Perfect for introducing kids to ballet! Purchase tickets here.

Free Yoga in the Park
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕗 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 Civic Green Park, Highlands Ranch

All-level yoga led by HRCA Fitness. Ages 13+ welcome with adult.
Bring a mat, water & sunscreen.

National Trails Day Guided Hikes
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Metzler Family Open Space, Castle Rock

Enjoy guided hikes with scenic views, wildlife & wildflowers.
Free event, registration required.

Closest to the Pin Challenge
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Northridge Golf Simulator, Highlands Ranch

Test your swing for prizes! Free to enter. Clubs provided, snacks & drinks included.

Highlands Ranch Car Show
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Mountain Ridge Middle School, Highlands Ranch

Classic cars, food trucks, vendors & family fun—all in one spot!

Bark for Books
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Parker Library

Kids (ages 6–12) can build reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs. 15-minute sessions—registration required.

Littleton Youth Ballet Presents: Alice in Wonderland
📅 Sat, June 7 I 🕖 1:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Arts Center

Follow Alice down the Rabbit Hole in this family-friendly ballet featuring beautiful sets, costumes, and beloved characters like the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, and Queen of Hearts. Perfect for introducing kids to ballet! Purchase tickets here.

Bark for Books
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Highlands Ranch Library

Kids ages 6–12 can boost reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs! 🐶
📝 15-minute sessions — Register Here

🎶 Rick Reichstein
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕒 3:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Outlets at Castle Rock
💲 Free

Live music, shopping, and summer vibes! Part of the Rock the Mountain series.
👉 More info

🎶 Arrowhead Shores Summer Concert Series
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Crystal Lake Park, Arrowhead Shores

Family fun with activities for all ages and live music!
🎤 Featuring: The Petty Nicks Experience

Littleton Youth Ballet Presents: Alice in Wonderland
📅 Sat, June 7 I 🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Arts Center

Follow Alice down the Rabbit Hole in this family-friendly ballet featuring beautiful sets, costumes, and beloved characters like the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, and Queen of Hearts. Perfect for introducing kids to ballet! Purchase tickets here.

Parker Sunday Market
📅 Sun, June 8 | 🕗 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 19565 Mainstreet, Parker, CO

Start your Sunday at Parker’s busiest market with 100+ vendors offering local produce, meats, dairy, food trucks, art, and more. Open weekly from Mother’s Day through Halloween.

YOGA IN THE PARK
📅 Sun, Jun 8 | 🕣 8:30–9:30 AM
📍 Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, Castle Rock

Enjoy a free outdoor yoga class that connects you with nature and your breath. No registration required, but recommended for weather updates.

Festival Park Farmers Market
📅 Sun, June 8 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Festival Park, 300 Second St., Castle Rock, CO

Browse local fare with nearly 40 vendors offering fresh produce, locally raised meats, farm eggs, baked goods, and artisan products. Support local farmers and enjoy community vibes every Sunday through mid-October.

Highlands Ranch Farmers’ Market
📅 Sun, June 8 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Highlands Ranch Town Center

Celebrate Colorado’s harvest with fresh produce, local goods, and farm-to-table flavors. Meet local farmers and enjoy food and community every Sunday through October 26.

🎶 Passport to Culture: Yokoso!
📅 Sun, June 8 | 🕜 1:30 PM
📍 Lone Tree Arts Center

Experience Japanese culture with live taiko drumming, traditional folk music, dance, and beats by MC 3Two. A vibrant cultural mix-tape featuring Colorado artists from JA-NE.

🎶 Alexa Kilgore
📅 Sun, June 8 | 🕒 3:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Outlets at Castle Rock
💲 Free

Live music, shopping, and summer vibes! Part of the Rock the Mountain series.
👉 More info

Sit and Stitch
📅 Sun, June 8 | 🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Castle Rock Library

Join fellow knitters by the fireplace for a cozy, informal meet-up. All skill levels welcome—bring your project and enjoy good company! No instruction, just social stitching.

Adult Events

🎶 Ryan McGee
📅 Fri, June 6 | 🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Brewing — Parker, 18425 Pony Express Dr #125, Parker, CO

Enjoy an evening of soulful acoustic covers and original tunes by Ryan McGee. Grab a drink, relax, and kick off your weekend with great live music under the stars!

🎶 Matthew Rising & the Summersoul Orchestra
📅 Fri, June 6 | 🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Prost Biergarten, Highlands Ranch

Join us for soulful sounds and good vibes with Matthew Rising and the Summersoul Orchestra. Great music, great atmosphere!

🎶 Kenny Perkins
🗓️ Fri, June 6 | 🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Pines Bar and Grill, Castle Rock, CO

Catch Kenny Perkins live every Friday at 6 PM!

Rosé Wine Tasting at Cherokee Castle
📅 Fri, June 6 | 🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Cherokee Ranch & Castle, Sedalia, CO

Taste six handpicked rosés with expert guides Mary Winkelmann and Natalie Toth. Enjoy charcuterie, a complimentary glass afterward, and a cash bar for extras. Reservations required.

🎶 Walker Williams Band
📅 Fri, June 6 | 🕖 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Wide Open Saloon, Sedalia, CO

Enjoy classic country tunes live!
$5 cover charge.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALTAR: Guys on Boxes
📅 Fri, June 6 I 🕗 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Sinners & Saints, Castle Rock

Join us every Friday night at The Altar for soul-stirring live music. This week, catch Guys on Boxes delivering an unforgettable performance in an intimate setting. Whether you’re seeking redemption or damnation, worship with us where sinners gather and saints are made!

Summer Market at Lone Tree Brewing
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Brewing Co. Parking Lot

Shop local vendors, sip craft beer, and grab bites from Ecos de Mexico. Free entry & dog-friendly!

Crawfish Boil at Max Taps
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕐 Boils at 1 PM, 4 PM, & 7 PM
📍 Max Taps Co, Highlands Ranch

Fresh crawfish, cold craft beer, and bayou vibes all day! Pre-order online to save and skip the line.

🎶 The Lindley Family Duo
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕟 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Prost Biergarten, Highlands Ranch

Enjoy great beer, tasty bites, and live tunes!

🎶 Kenny Perkins
🗓️ Sat, June 7 | 🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Pines Bar and Grill, Castle Rock, CO

Catch Kenny Perkins live every Saturday at 6 PM!

🎶 OMR
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Max Taps Co, Highlands Ranch, CO

Enjoy a lively evening with OMR’s live music while you sip on craft brews and hang out with friends at Max Taps! Great vibes, great tunes, and great company.

🎶 Giant Zero
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕡 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 105 West Brewing, Castle Rock, CO

Catch Giant Zero live for a night of great music and craft brews at 105 West Brewing!

🎶 Lookin Back Band
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Cherokee Castle Veranda Tent

Classic rock hits from the ’60s–’80s with appetizers and castle tours. Two sets with intermission. Get tickets here.

21+ | Reservations required | Cash bar | Rain or shine

Saturday Night Music Bingo
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Brewing, Parker (18425 Pony Express Dr #125)

Join us for interactive music bingo—hear song clips, mark your card, and shout “BINGO” to win prizes! Fun for all.

🎶 Hot Like Wasabi
📅 Sat, June 7 | 🕖 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Wide Open Saloon, Sedalia, CO

Relive the ‘90s with Hot Like Wasabi’s energetic rock hits—from Weezer to Third Eye Blind. Perfect for a fun night out!
$5 cover charge.

🎶 Jack Yoder Live
📅 Sun, June 8 | 🕝 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 105 West Brewing, Castle Rock

Enjoy an afternoon of live music with Jack Yoder!

🏙️Outside DougCo🏔️

🎶 First Friday Jazz in the Park
🗓️ Fri, June 6 | 🕝 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Sonny Lawson Park | 🎟️ Free

Enjoy live jazz, food trucks, a makers market, and family fun every First Friday at Sonny Lawson Park!

Denver Chalk Art Festival 2025
🗓️ June 7 & 8, 10AM–8PM | 📍 Golden Triangle Creative District
🎟️ FREE to attend!

Denver’s most colorful weekend returns with 200+ artists turning pavement into masterpieces! Enjoy live chalk art, 3D installations, family fun, and food near the Denver Art Museum.

🚗 Discounted Parking at Dryden Garage — use code “CHALK”
🌟 Featuring top chalk artists & a youth competition

2nd Annual Indian Festival in Denver
🗓️ June 8 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Civic Center Park, Denver | 🎟️ Free Admission

Celebrate the vibrant colors, rich traditions, and delicious flavors of India at Denver’s 2nd Annual Indian Festival! Enjoy live performances, authentic cuisine, cultural exhibits, shopping, and more — all in the heart of the city.

Don’t miss this lively cultural experience for the whole family!

🎶 Tribute to Neil Bridge: City Park Jazz
Featuring Karen Lee Bridge and The Bridge 12
🗓️ Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 City Park, Denver

Enjoy an evening of soulful jazz honoring Neil Bridge with Karen Lee Bridge and The Bridge 12 at the scenic City Park. Perfect for music lovers looking for a relaxing Sunday night.

Weather 

Friday, June 6: 64° / 50° ⛅ | 40% chance of precipitation | 💨 S 8–12 mph
Saturday, June 7: 78° / 48° 🌤 | 10% chance of afternoon showers | 💨 SW 5–10 mph
Sunday, June 8: 71° / 52° ⛅ | 20% chance of rain | 💨 W 7–12 mph

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